Manufacturing Engineer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC•Chesapeake, VA

37d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with experience optimizing production systems, improving operational efficiency, and implementing scalable manufacturing processes across multi-functional production environments. Skilled in workflow analysis, lean manufacturing, process standardization, ERP integration, and continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at bridging engineering, production, quality, and operations through data-driven decision making, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing Process Optimization
Workflow & Facility Layout Design
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
ERP Systems & Manufacturing Data Management
CAD/CAM Software
Production Routing & BOM Management
Technical Documentation & Work Instructions
Labor Analysis & Cost Reduction
Process Validation & Standardization
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Infor LN ERP
Microsoft Office Suite
SharePoint
CAD/CAM Applications
Manufacturing Data Analysis Tools
ADP Workforce Systems

Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing processes, production schedules, workflow constraints, and operational data to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, throughput, and cost reduction.
Design and optimize manufacturing layouts, material flow strategies, and equipment placement to improve productivity, ergonomics, and safety.
Develop and implement manufacturing methods, tooling concepts, and process improvements for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Create and maintain routings, bills of materials (BOMs), inspection procedures, and technical documentation aligned with operational standards and engineering requirements.
Lead manufacturing reviews for cost overruns, tooling capability, machine capacity, and production readiness to support operational decision-making.
Evaluate labor utilization, material consumption, and production metrics to support forecasting, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support engineering change implementation and ensure process compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
Coordinate with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams to sustain equipment reliability and manufacturing continuity.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning related to process inefficiencies, quality deviations, and manufacturing constraints.
Drive project ownership from concept development through implementation while aligning manufacturing objectives with corporate operational strategies.